Moving Beehives [the right way] 5 Easy Methods

[@boblim1549]

Thanks this was great. Just in the process of moving the hive back to the original site in my backyard after fence replaced. Used a hand trolley to save lifting as doing it all solo. As you say the hive lock strapping while not absolutely essential makes it a lot easier.

[@SaveOurBees]

Hi Bob thanks for the input. Yrs you highlight a good point, always better to strap it up even if you're not sure.

[@brendanmanning1959]

Thank for the video. I didn’t think of choking the frames.

[@Sarah-w2k6v]

Thank you…..this was definitely a very great teaching

[@The00MOFO]

thank you for this video. i have to move a very strong hive 3 deep located in WA this weekend. I would have made such a mess of it if i hadn't seen this. 🙌

[@SaveOurBees]

Glad it helped!

[@The00MOFO]

@@SaveOurBees it did and the move went really well. only left about 3 bees and the colony is still really strong

[@jimmy8573]

Great clip and information👍 Thoes hives were very co-operative being your aids. Happy beekeeping old mate

[@candlelightbeesgardening]

Very well done. You had great technical knowledge. Thank you.

[@BrooklandsHoneyBees]

Great video thanks for sharing :D

[@SaveOurBees]

Thanks very much for the feedback. Good to know you enjoyed it.

[@boondra]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@loamette]

Thank you!

[@karnachandru8702]

Thanks for sharing. I need to relocate some hives as they taking over the backyard but they too heavy for me. I will try and strap down and use a trolley.

[@jchristopher4310]

Hi very informative - I’m moving 2 hives about 10 … but down a hill . It’s difficult to move 1 m each time as terrain is difficult- any recommendations?

[@TheRainHarvester]

Can a dolly be used to move hives 300 feet after a trip to the destination? Or would the tilt of the dolly be bad while going over terrain? I'll use a dolly with pneumatic (air-filled) tires.

[@BluebirdR]

Much appreciate the demo here. Concern: Is the screen kitchen-cloth breathable enough ?

[@grantjones6748]

The ventilation at the top

[@MrSilverbac]

Peaceful vigil

[@The00MOFO]

hey mate i just rehomed a feral hive in a cardboard box from my neighbours drive. i placed the available comb inside the box, would i need to let them clean up before i lock the frames in place. just worried it will all turn to pulp

[@ryanspears5434]

Is it fine to move my hive at night 30meters with a closed entrance and re open it with grass infront? I've caught a swarm in my hive which I placed on my verandah and need to relocate it.

[@SaveOurBees]

Hi Ryan we'll post this question to Bruce. If you can tune in at 7pm for our live stream and we'll try to mention it then

[@ryanspears5434]

@@SaveOurBees where will you be live?

[@SaveOurBees]

@@ryanspears5434 on our chanel at 7pm tonight. just go to kzbin.infolive

[@clairestadtmueller2772]

It would have been helpful to see what "chalk" or "chuck" you were placing between the frames. Pieces of wood? They'd have to be the perfect size, otherwise wouldn't they fall down in the bouncing of the truck and land on the bottom of the hive?

[@theboarhunter]

If I move my hive about 10-15 metres at night with a closed entrance will that be OK? If will they be disorientated?

[@The00MOFO]

move it 1 metre per day or you will lose bees

[@theboarhunter]

@@The00MOFO what happens when hives are relocated kms away?

[@SaveOurBees]

It's best not to move bees at night unless you are experienced. Also don't move them more than about a metre at a time because you will disorientate them. Moving them 5km away will force them into learn the position of their new home with orientation. If you must move the hive 15m away, try moving them 5km or more away first. Then after a couple of weeks, take them to the place you want to settle them in to. You can also observe kzbin.info/www/bejne/baXKnWuemdqLbqs

[@logancjames]

Normal people:bees Australian people:Baees

[@SaveOurBees]

G'day mate. Thanks for the comment, champ. Happy Beekeeping

[@thatsstrange6457]

3 meters is ok? I thought it was only 1 meter per day?

[@shegocrazy]

Instead of moving bees at night why not block them off at night and shift them first thing in the morning so you are not working in the dark? That's assuming it's not hot during the day.

[@NolaSpiersMitchell-gu5iu]

Are you in Australia please you sound as you are I’d like to follow you if you are please

[@SaveOurBees]

Yes Sydney Australia. Thanks

[@bighammer587]

“How to move booies”?

[@isso_yep]

Do NOT try this in Minecraft guys.

[@LondonDoorman]

should i wear a suit in order to move a hive?

[@jimmy8573]

Yes, plan for worst case scenario, this way if something happens you will always be safe.